Photos show Israel’s F-15I Ra’am ‘Thunder’ fighter jets used to target Hezbollah leaders in Lebanon

• The Israeli Air Force used F-15I Ra’am fighter jets to target Hezbollah leaders in Lebanon.
• The Israeli variant of Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle planes can fly up to 2,765 miles without refueling.
• The State Department approved the sale of 50 new F-15I planes to Israel in August.

The Israeli Air Force features advanced fighter jets acquired from the US and enhanced with military technology manufactured in Israel.

In addition to F-35I Adir stealth fighter jets, Israel also has a fleet of F-15I warplanes, a modified version of the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle that can fly long distances while carrying thousands of pounds of weapons.

Here’s a look at the cutting-edge military aircraft.